Synthesis of new EVA graft copolymer and its pour point depressant performance evaluation for Daqing crude oil

EVA was widely used as the pour point depressant for waxy oil.In order to improve its effect,some graft copolymerization methods should be used to modify EVA's property.EVA has long side chains and nitrogen polar groups to enforce its adaptability and effect of waxy oil.The pure amine,maleicanhydride and their reaction product were tested using infrared spectra and the NMR spectral.The results show that when the modified EVA is added into oil,the wax deposits not only on the main chain but also on the side chains.And the polar groups have the function to avoid and resist the wax crystals connection each other to form the net.Using the reaction product of maleicanhydride and high carbonic amine(C12,C16,C18 amine) as the graft component,the toluene as the solvent and BPO as the initiator,the series of new EVA graft copolymer with special side chains are prepared under controlled condition.A series of cylmaleimide exist indeed in modified EVA and the highest grafted percentage is 18.8%.EVA-16,the new graft copolymer,is better than EVA about 3 ℃ more in depressant the pour-point of Daqing waxy crude oil.

Comprehensive review and performance evaluation of maximum power point tracking algorithms for photovoltaic system

A photovoltaic array is environmentally friendly and a source of unlimited energy generation.However,it is presently a costlier energy generation system than other non-renewable energy sources.The main reasons are seasonal variations and continuously changing weather conditions,which affect the amount of solar energy received by the solar panels.In addition,the non-linear characteristics of the voltage and current outputs along with the operating environment temperature and variation in the solar radiation decrease the energy conversion capability of the photovoltaic arrays.To address this problem,the global maxima of the PV arrays can be tracked using a maximum power point tracking algorithm(MPPT)and the operating point of the photovoltaic system can be forced to its optimum value.This technique increases the efficiency of the photovoltaic array and minimizes the cost of the system by reducing the number of solar modules required to obtain the desired power.However,the tracking algorithms are not equally effective in all areas of application.Therefore,selecting the correct MPPT is very critical.This paper presents a detailed review and comparison of the MPPT techniques for photovoltaic systems,with consideration of the following key parameters:photovoltaic array dependence,type of system(analog or digital),need for periodic tuning,convergence speed,complexity of the system,global maxima,implemented capacity,and sensed parameter(s).In addition,based on real meteorological data(irradiance and temperature at a site located in Addis Ababa,Ethiopia),a simulation is performed to evaluate the performance of tracking algorithms suitable for the application being studied.Finally,the study clearly validates the considerable energy saving achieved by using these algorithms.

Comprehensive, in operando, and correlative investigation of defects and their impact on device performance

Despite the long history of research that has focused on the role of defects on device performance, the studies have not always been fruitful. A major reason is because these defect studies have typically been conducted in a parallel mode wherein the semiconductor wafer was divided into multiple pieces for separate optical and structural characterization, as well as device fabrication and evaluation. The major limitation of this approach was that either the defect being investigated by structural characterization techniques was not the same defect that was affecting the device performance or else the defect was not characterized under normal device operating conditions. In this review, we describe a more comprehensive approach to defect study, namely a series mode, using an array of spatially-resolved optical, electrical, and structural characterization techniques, all at the individual defect level but applied sequentially on a fabricated device. This novel sequential approach enables definitive answers to key questions, such as:(ⅰ) how do individual defects affect device performance?(ⅱ) how does the impact depend on the device operation conditions?(ⅲ) how does the impact vary from one defect to another? Implementation of this different approach is illustrated by the study of individual threading dislocation defects in GaAs solar cells. Additionally,we briefly describe a 3-D Raman thermometry method that can also be used for investigating the roles of defects in high power devices and device failure mechanisms.

Enabling Extraordinary Rate Performance for Poorly Conductive Oxide Pseudocapacitors

Pseudocapacitive transition metal oxides(PTMOs)have the advantages of high areal capacitance and material density suitable for high-energy supercapacitor devices,but they are typically marred by insufficient rate performance,which in turn deteriorates cyclic stability at high current levels.Using the example of spinel manganese oxide,herein we demonstrate that a pseudocapacitive oxide electrode of remarkable rate performance and cyclic stability may be realized by adopting oxide nanocrystallites,which are derived based on a novel solution chemistry,and carbon additive(CA)nanoparticles with highly uniform of size distributions.Precisely controlling the particle morphology and size distribution of the active material and conductive additive(CA)in the nanometer range can maximize the density of active material-CA-electrolyte three-phase contact points,thus facilitating synchronized electron and cation flow for the completion of surface faradaic reactions.The resultant Mn3O4 pseudocapacitive electrode exhibits rate capability and cycle stability,including 60%capacity retention at 60 A g-1 and no capacity fade over 100000 cycles under dynamic current densities,far superior to the state-of-the-art PTMO electrodes.The electrode design strategy is in general applicable to pseudocapacitors containing poorly conductive active materials.

Computational Analysis of Performance for Heterogeneous Integrated System with Test Automation

Heterogeneity is inevitable in enterprises due to their various input requirements. The usage of proprietary integration products results in the increased cost of enterprises. During the integration, the focus area has been found to often address only the functional requirements, while the non-functional requirements are side-stepped during the initial stages of a project. Moreover, the use of proprietary integration products and non-standards-based integration platform has given rise to an inflexible integration infrastructure resulting in adaptability concerns. Web services-based integration, based on open standards, is deemed to be the only feasible solution in such cases. This paper explains the performance analysis of enterprise integration in heterogeneous environments for the distributed and the transactional applications. The analysis presented in this paper is seen as a step towards making intelligent decisions well in advance when choosing the integration mechanism/products to address the functional as well as the non-functional requirements considering the future integration needs.

Theoretical and experimental research on heat transfer performance of the semi-open heat pipe

This paper focuses on the heat transfer performance of semi-open heat pipe which is a new type of heat pipe. After analyzing its condensation heat transfer mechanisms theoretically, several semi-open heat pipes in different length ratios and upper hole diameters are studied experimentally and compared with the same dimensions closed heat pipes. Experimental results show that the heat transfer performance of semi-open heat pipe becomes better by increasing heat transfer rate. At the first transitional point, the heat transfer performance of semi-open heat pipe approaches the level of the closed heat pipe. It is suitable to choose upper small hole about 1 mm in diameter and length ratio larger than 0.6 for the semi-open heat pipe.

An Approach to Developing a Performance Test Based on the Tradeoffs from SW Architectures

In a performance test, the standards for assessing its test results are not sufficiently determined due to the lack of a well-structured test developing methods which are found in a functionality test. By extending the established workflow structure, this approach will concentrate on tradeoffs within T-workflow and further develop tests based on T-workflow. The monitoring and tuning point have also been investigated to understand the validity and performance of software. Finally through a case study, it has been shown that better assessment of software performance can be obtained with the suggested tests developed based on T-workflow and by locating its monitoring point and tuning point.

Performance Based Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Building

In past two decades earthquake disasters in the world have shown that significant damage occurred even when the buildings were designed as per the conventional earthquake-resistant design philosophy (force-based approach) exposing the inability of the codes to ensure minimum performance of the structures under design earthquake. The performance based seismic design (PBSD), evaluates how the buildings are likely to perform under a design earthquake. As compared to force-based approach, PBSD provides a methodology for assessing the seismic performance of a building, ensuring life safety and minimum economic losses. The non-linear static procedures also known as pushover analysis are used to analyze the performance of structure under lateral loads. Pushover analysis gives pattern of the plastic hinge formations in structural members along with other structural parameters which directly show the performance of member after an earthquake event. In this paper, a four-storey RC building is modelled and designed as per IS 456:2000 and analyzed for life safety performance level in SAP2000 v17. Analysis is carried out as per ATC 40 to find out storey drift, pushover curve, capacity spectrum curve, performance point and plastic hinges as per FEMA 273 in SAP2000 v17. From the analysis, it is checked that the performance level of the building is as per the assumption.

A Study on the Flexural Performance of UHPC Precast Deck-Joint Interface by the Exposure of Steel Fiber

As a solution against the serviceability problem caused by the cracks occurring at the UHPC precast deck-joint interface, this study proposes a method exposing the steel fiber at the interface and evaluates the corresponding flexural performance of the lap spliced construction joint. After having slowed down the strength development of the concrete placed in the joint of the precast deck by means of a curing retardant, the concrete at the interface is crushed so as to expose the steel fibers and the change in the flexural performance is observed experimentally according to the exposure of the steel fibers. The results show that, even if the ultimate strength and stiffness of the UHPC precast deck including the joint are mostly determined by the arrangement details of the rebar lap splice, the exposure of the steel fibers can secure stable ductile behavior and reduce the width of the cracks generated at the precast deck-joint interface under service load.

VARIABILITY OF BUILDING SIMULATION RESULTS DEP ENDING ON SELECTED WEATHER FILES AND CONDITIONING SET POINTS-A CASE STUDY FOR A RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN VICTORIA,AUSTRALIA

Building simulation is a powerful way to evaluate the performance of a building.The quality of simulation results however strongly depends on the accuracy of simulation input data.Especially for weather data files and occupant behaviour it is difficult to obtain accurate data.This paper evaluates the variability of building simulation results with regards to different weather data sets as well as different heating and cooling set points for a residential building in Victoria,Australia.Thermal comfort accord-ing to ASHRAE Standard 55,final energy consumption and peak cooling and heating loads are assessed.Simulations have been performed with Energy-Plus,and weather data for a multi-year approach have been generated with the software Meteonorm.The results show that different weather files for the same location as well as different conditioning set points can influence the results by approximately a factor of 2.

Effect of Swirl Preset Vorticity on Combustion Performance of Lobe Nozzle Combustor Chamber

To improve the combustor performance of multi-point injection combustion,lobe nozzle design was applied to the aero-engine model combustor,by presetting the swirl through a certain twisted angle of the edge of the lobe outlet.Numerical simulation in combination with modelling test is used in this paper.The effects of swirl vorticity presetting onto the vortex structure,the characteristics of combustion temperature field,the combustor exit temperature field quality,the combustion efficiency,and the NOx emissions of multi-point injection combustion chamber are investigated.Compared with the conventional vortex flow at the lobe outlet edge,the results of numerical simulation and water modelling test of the swirl vorticity presetting show that the swirl presetting can efficiently enhance the range and intensity of the lobe-induced vorticities.Besides,it can improve the uniformity of the combustion temperature in the combustor chamber,together with the reduced emissions of the pollutant NOx.Moreover,compared with the conventional lobe nozzle chamber,the swirl vortex presetting can effectively improve its combustion performance.The flow simulation test results demonstrate the fluid vortex structure in the combustion chamber and validate the simulation results.

Analysis of Maximum PowerPoint Tracking (MPPT) Adaptability in Inverters of the Three-Phase Photovoltaic Systems Integrated into the Electrical Grid of Congo-Brazzaville

This paper investigates the adaptability of Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithms in single-stage three-phase photovoltaic (PV) systems connected to the grid of Congo-Brazzaville and compares the attributes of various conventional, significance and novelty of controller system of the proposed of method and improved Incremental Conductance algorithms, Perturbation and Observation Techniques, and other Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithms in normal and partial shading conditions. Performance evaluation techniques are discussed on the basis of the dynamic parameters of the PV system although the control of this structure is relatively advanced technology but the conversion efficiency is difficult to improve due to increase in transformation series. The single stage topology has a simple topology with high reliability and efficiency because of high power consumption, but control algorithm is more complex because of its power convert main circuit a new strategy is being developed. This paper describes a method for maximum power point tracking (MPPT) in the single-stage and three single-phase PV grid-connected system. In the paper, the nonlinear output characteristics of the PV including I-V & P-V are obtained in changed solar insulations or temperature based on MATLAB, and the MPPT algorithm which is based on the P & O algorithm method, compared with Incremental Conductance, is also described, a dimensioning of the impedance adapter for better stabilization. A comparison SPWM and SVPWM control methods in the case of a grid connection applied to the electrical grid of Republic of Congo and their influences on the dynamic performance of the system and their impact in reducing the harmonic rate for better injection into the grid. The simulation model of three single-phase PV grid-connected system is built, and simulation results show the MPPT algorithm has excellent dynamic and static performances, which verifies the Incremental Conductance is effective for MPPT in the single-stage and three single-phase PV grid-connected system.

Assessing Criteria Weights by the Symmetry Point of Criterion (Novel SPC Method)–Application in the Efficiency Evaluation of the Mineral Deposit Multi-Criteria Partitioning Algorithm

Information about the relative importance of each criterion or theweights of criteria can have a significant influence on the ultimate rank of alternatives.Accordingly,assessing the weights of criteria is a very important task in solving multi-criteria decision-making problems.Three methods are commonly used for assessing the weights of criteria:objective,subjective,and integrated methods.In this study,an objective approach is proposed to assess the weights of criteria,called SPCmethod(Symmetry Point of Criterion).This point enriches the criterion so that it is balanced and easy to implement in the process of the evaluation of its influence on decision-making.The SPC methodology is systematically presented and supported by detailed calculations related to an artificial example.To validate the developed method,we used our numerical example and calculated the weights of criteria by CRITIC,Entropy,Standard Deviation and MEREC methods.Comparative analysis between these methods and the SPC method reveals that the developedmethod is a very reliable objective way to determine the weights of criteria.Additionally,in this study,we proposed the application of SPCmethod to evaluate the efficiency of themulti-criteria partitioning algorithm.The main idea of the evaluation is based on the following fact:the greater the uniformity of the weights of criteria,the higher the efficiency of the partitioning algorithm.The research demonstrates that the SPC method can be applied to solving different multi-criteria problems.

即时检测仪器与电化学发光仪检测心脏标志物的对比研究

目的:对比分析两种即时检测(POCT)仪器与Roche电化学发光仪检测心脏标志物的相关关系,为临床检验选择POCT仪器提供参考。方法:选取2020年11月在中国中医科学院西苑医院就诊的20例患者血液样本,其浓度范围覆盖检测结果可报告范围,使用两种POCT仪器(分别命名为仪器A和仪器B)检测血浆肌红蛋白(Myo)、肌酸激酶同工酶质量(CKMB mass)、心肌钙蛋白I(cTnI)、氨基末端脑钠肽前体(NT-proBNP)/B型钠尿肽(BNP)的浓度水平,以电化学分析仪检测结果为参考,分别采用pearson相关分析和Kappa检验评价两种POCT仪器与Roche电化学发光仪检测结果的相关性和一致性。结果:仪器A和仪器B检测结果与Roche电化学发光仪检测Myo、CK-MB mass、cTnI、NT-proBNP/BNP结果均有较好的相关性(r_(仪器A)=O.994、0.989、0.917、0.996,r_(仪器B)=0.928、0.934、0.883、0.977,P<0.05)。在一致性比较中,仪器A检测Myo、CK-MB mass、cTnI、NT-proBNP与电化学分析仪的符合率分别为90%、100%、70%和100%;仪器B检测结果的符合率分别为90%、95%、70%和100%,两种POCT仪器与Roche电化学发光仪均具有较好的一致性(Kappa_(仪器A)=0.798、1.00、0.429、1.00,Kappa_(仪器B)=0.794、0.886、0.429、1.00)。两种仪器的精密度均<10%。结论:两种POCT仪器均能满足临床检测要求,在检测心脏标志物时与电化学发光仪有较好的相关性。

火灾下LYP160屈曲约束支撑抗震性能研究

为研究屈曲约束支撑(buckling-restrained brace,BRB)及其体系在高温工况的抗震性能,对BRB芯材低屈服点LYP160钢材分别进行了常温和高温材料力学性能试验.通过与试验结果比较,建立了BRB热-力耦合精细化有限元分析模型,验证了该模型的准确性;对火灾下LYP160屈曲约束支撑的温度场、滞回曲线、骨架曲线和耗能能力等性能进行了对比分析;对不同工况(3种火灾工况和常温工况)下8层配置屈曲约束支撑钢框架(BRB structure,BS)和原结构(original structure,OS)分别进行了弹塑性动力时程分析.研究结果表明:3种火灾工况下BS的平均层间位移角较于OS分别降低了30.4%、33.2%和42%;OS柱塑性铰损坏严重,且更多出现在柱上,BS整体损坏程度较OS轻,更为安全可靠.

桥梁抗震设计关键内容与减震、隔震技术的应用

为避免因发生地震而出现的桥梁结构失稳、倒塌问题,该文针对桥梁工程的抗震设计进行详细分析,结合桥梁结构出现的震害,提出桥梁抗震设计的关键点、减隔震技术的运用对策,旨在以桥梁工程为例,对比减隔震技术相较于非减隔震技术在提升抗震性能、降低震害风险等方面起到重要作用。这一研究将为桥梁抗震设计,合理运用减隔震技术提供重要参考。

LYP225低屈服点钢哑铃形钢棒阻尼器剪切性能试验研究

该文结合带平直段的双圆锥阻尼器和低屈服点钢材的特性,设计了LYP225低屈服点钢哑铃形钢棒阻尼器(LY225-WDP),该阻尼器具有屈服位移小、延性高、耗能能力稳定的特点。利用低屈服点钢LYP225设计了7个不同构造参数的LY225-WDP试件,并对其进行低周往复循环荷载试验,研究阻尼器在循环剪切变形下的滞回与耗能能力,以及不同设计参数对阻尼器力学性能的影响。结果表明:在循环剪切变形下,LY225-WDP的变形特点主要表现为弯曲变形,破坏模式属于低周疲劳破坏;阻尼器的滞回曲线饱满,稳定性良好,在整个加载过程中,表现出明显的强化现象,延性系数在8.50~10.04,超强系数在2.09~2.79;阻尼器的弹性刚度及承载力在耗能段内径及长度一定时与内缩率呈正相关,在耗能段外径及长度一定时与内缩率呈负相关;阻尼器的耗能能力随着平直段长度的增加而明显提升;对LY225-WDP建立了弹性刚度及屈服承载力计算公式,试验数据验证了公式的准确性,可为LY225-WDP的设计提供参考。

论合同履行请求权普通诉讼时效期间的起算时点

与对诉讼时效制度的程序法理解和实体法理解相应,普通诉讼时效期间起算客观时点的确定方法有权利被侵害与请求权可行使之别,但在各自的理论脉络下两种确定方法的实质均为权利可行使。权利被侵害的确定方法无法适用于合同履行请求权,《中华人民共和国民法典》第一百八十九条、第六百九十四条第一款和《最高人民法院关于审理民事案件适用诉讼时效制度若干问题的规定》第四条第一分句采纳了请求权可行使的确定方法。《最高人民法院关于审理民事案件适用诉讼时效制度若干问题的规定》第四条第二分句与《中华人民共和国民法典》第一百八十九条的规定相悖,属于司法解释的败笔。具有行为请求权性质的履行请求权普通诉讼时效期间自权利人主张权利时起算,但代偿请求权具有不当得利的性质,应适用不当得利债权的起算规则。继续履行请求权属于履行请求权的延续,不存在独立的诉讼时效期间。作为次请求权的损害赔偿请求权不受履行请求权诉讼时效期间的规制,存在自己独立的普通诉讼时效期间起算时点。我国民事立法关于普通诉讼时效期间起算时点的规定呈现出二元结构,体系化不足。

LYP160低屈服点钢双沙漏型阻尼器力学性能试验研究与参数分析

近年来金属棒体阻尼器因其优越的耗能能力而被广泛运用于结构减震,为进一步提升金属棒体阻尼器的力学性能,文中提出一种由LYP160低屈服点钢制作,带有等截面平直段的双沙漏型阻尼器(LYP160-double hourglass shaped steel damper,LYP-DHSD),为研究LYP-DHSD在剪切位移下的力学性能,设计了2个LYP-DHSD试件,通过低周往复加载试验研究了试件的滞回特性和疲劳性能,建立了LYP-DHSD的精细化有限元模型,并以沙漏耗能段外径、内径和等截面平直段长度为参数进行了滞回性能参数分析,以进一步研究LYP-DHSD在循环剪切位移下的受力模式。研究结果表明:在循环剪切位移下,LYP-DHSD能够实现多截面屈服,具有良好的承载力、变形能力和稳定的耗能能力,疲劳性能满足规范要求;改变内径会显著影响结构的承载力、刚度及耗能,增大等截面平直段则会降低LYP-DHSD的承载力、刚度和耗能能力;增大内径、外径使材料的利用率先增大后减小,改变等截面平直段长度可以实现对LYP-DHSD塑性分布区域的调整;基于文中的分析结果,建议LYP-DHSD的内径与外径比值取0.375~0.625,内径与等截面平直段长度比值取1~2。

基于多尺度时空特征和篡改概率改善换脸检测的跨库性能

目前大多DeepFake换脸检测算法过于依赖局部特征,尽管库内检测性能尚佳,但容易出现过拟合,导致跨库检测性能不理想,即泛化性能不够好。有鉴于此,文中提出一种基于多尺度时空特征和篡改概率的换脸视频检测算法,目的是利用假脸视频中广泛存在的帧间时域不连续性缺陷来解决现有检测算法在跨库、跨伪造方式和视频压缩时性能明显下降的问题,改善泛化检测能力。该算法包括3个模块:为检测假脸视频在时域上留下的不连续痕迹,设计了一个多尺度时空特征提取模块;为自适应计算多尺度时空特征之间的时空域关联性,设计了一个三维双注意力机制模块;为预测随机选取的像素点的篡改概率和构造监督掩膜,设计了一个辅助监督模块。将所提出的算法在FF++、DFD、DFDC、CDF等公开大型标准数据库中进行实验,并与基线算法和近期发布的同类算法进行对比。结果显示:文中算法在保持库内平均检测性能优良的同时,跨库检测和抗视频压缩时的综合性能最好,跨伪造方法检测时的综合性能中等偏上。实验结果验证了文中算法的有效性。